alpha un# podcast
alpha un# podcast
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Hosted by serial entrepreneur Srikumar Misra [https://www.linkedin.com/in/srimisra/ , https://x.com/srikmisra] the alpha un# podcast is an unfiltered dialogue between two crypto leaders to not just help onramp the crypto curious, but also delve deep into DeFi for crypto natives.
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The podcast focuses on a variety of topics including decentralized finance (DeFi), traditional finance (TradFi), blockchain technology, and market compositions. Episodes feature discussions on significant themes such as the convergence of DeFi and centralized exchanges, the impact of crypto on banking, the challenges of building crypto platforms, and the implications of crypto taxation, ensuring each episode offers a rich blend of theoretical and practical insights.
Hosted by serial entrepreneur Srikumar Misra [https://www.linkedin.com/in/srimisra/ , https://x.com/srikmisra] the alpha un# podcast is an unfiltered dialogue between two crypto leaders to not just help onramp the crypto curious, but also delve deep into DeFi for crypto natives.
“We don’t need decentralization for banks” – Alex BuelauThis counterintuitive insight from a blockchain infrastructure builder reveals why traditional financial institutions are finally ready to adopt blockchain technology.In this episode, we dive deep with Alex Buelau (Co-Founder & CPTO, Parfin) and Marcos Viriato (Co-Founder & CEO, Parfin) who are building Rayls – the blockchain infrastructure bringing major banks on-chain. With backgrounds spanning early Bitcoin mining and 11 years at BTG Pactual, they’re uniquely positioned to bridge the $100 trillion traditional finance world with DeFi.Key Insights Discussed: 👉Privacy trilemma solution using zero-knowledge proofs 👉Why banks specifically demand EVM compatibility 👉The misconception that blockchain replaces accounting systems 👉How user experience complexity limits mass adoption 👉Cross-border regulatory navigation strategiesChapters: 0:00 – The $100 Trillion Vision for Blockchain Adoption 5:39 – From London Startup to Brazilian Banking Giant 10:31 – Rayls Architecture: Private Nodes Meet Public Chains16:32 – Why Banks Don’t Want Decentralization 22:08 – EVM Dominance in Enterprise Blockchain 28:33 – Ethereum Price Predictions and Market Utility 36:10 – Enigma Protocol: Privacy Without Anonymity41:15 – Real-World DeFi Integration Through Banks 49:21 – Traditional Finance Misconceptions About Blockchain 56:14 – From Bank Skepticism to Client Adoption #blockchain #defi #tradfi #ethereum #banking #fintech #web3 #crypto #institutionaladoption #cbdc #tokenization #evm #layer2 #rails #parfin #brazilianfintech #bankinginfrastructure #digitalassets #cryptobanking #financialinnovation #blockchaininfrastructure #enterpriseblockchainDisclaimer: The information presented is for educational purposes only. Views expressed are those of the speakers, not necessarily the channel. You are responsible for your own research and decisions.Copyright: © 2024 Aarna AI Pte Ltd, Singapore. All rights reserved. You may share this video using the YouTube share function.
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